Chapter 20
You! What! Thing! You! Thing ...
The dueling arena.
The two were twenty paces apart.
The winner gets a seeded spot.
The loser is eliminated immediately.
"Thump—"
The thunderous drumbeats suddenly erupted, and the entire arena fell into a deathly silence.
however.
Li Qingwu didn't gather her strength; instead, she gazed at him with a smile.
"I know your cowardly nature. Are you feeling timid now? Is your heart trembling?"
"Or are we just going to admit defeat?"
She tried to disrupt Gu Lin's concentration with words.
Gu Lin remained unmoved and calmly countered with:
"Who do you think you are?"
The smile on Li Qingwu's face vanished abruptly.
Sink your Qi to the Dantian, and your internal Qi will quickly circulate in the Small Heavenly Circuit.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, a light green mark appeared on her forehead, and her strength surged, forcibly reaching the sixth level of Qi Condensation!
"A secret technique!" The academy's senior members looked surprised, as the academy's martial arts pavilion did not have any secret techniques that could enhance strength.
The thirty-two sword-wielders remained unfazed. They were experienced and knowledgeable; such a secret technique would only be considered ordinary in Chuzhou, but its appearance at Shiyang Academy was enough to make their opponent, Gu Lin, feel as if he had fallen into an ice cave.
Nearly ten thousand onlookers inside and outside the square were shocked, never expecting Li Qingwu to use such a powerful move right away.
It seems she didn't go all out in the first two matches.
In this final battle, she is determined to secure a spot!
Gu Lin, at the third level of the Qi Condensation Realm, was already facing an opponent at the fifth level of the Qi Condensation Realm, let alone the sixth level.
He's going to stop here!
In fact, this "bookworm" from the Wasteland Academy brought too many surprises to Shiyang County, especially the willpower test, which pushed his reputation to its peak. However, his true strength was only at the third level of the Qi Condensation Realm.
"Lin'er..."
Gu Changchuan's heart pounded violently like a drum, and he was almost suffocating.
In the blink of an eye.
His face showed shock, and the fear in his eyes intensified.
On the dueling platform, Li Qingwu burst forth with internal energy and leaped into the air. Her left leg drew a beautiful arc, enveloped in a crimson light, her entire leg brimming with powerful energy, as if it could shatter everything.
This is not the martial arts from the Academy's Martial Arts Pavilion at all!
Gu Changchuan closed his eyes, unable to look any longer.
Countless onlookers were horrified, never expecting that Li Qingwu's actual combat skills had been so greatly underestimated!
Li's father, Li Jisheng, beamed with joy, already clenching his fist in preparation for cheers and celebration.
These two martial arts techniques were acquired by chance by his fishing gang in a mountain cave.
Especially that leg technique, although it was only two pages of fragments, Qingwu said that even fragments could suppress the Hidden Martial Pavilion, which shows its power!
The biggest drawback of cultivating it is that it requires qi and blood-nourishing herbs, which is too expensive.
But it was all worth it!
A dazzling and radiant dance, securing a seeded spot—a future full of promise!
Near the arena, Zhao Yao wore a cold smile.
A cripple who can't even get a seed spot actually topped the willpower test with his evil skills. It's an insult to Prince Qilin!
Lin Yan'er and Liu Suifeng, who had already advanced, secretly rejoiced. If they had fallen into the loser's zone and encountered Li Qingwu like this, they would definitely have suffered defeat.
Even Zhu Yuting sighed, realizing that if he had fought Li Qingwu in the first round, he would have been badly hurt.
The thirty-two swordsmen, their faces as calm as still water, seemed to tacitly coordinate their breathing, preparing to rescue Gu Lin.
Li Qingwu's leg movements clearly carried a murderous intent; if he didn't make a move, Gu Lin would surely die on the spot!
It's a pity to waste such terrifying willpower.
This is the cruel reality of training. Whether it's talent or willpower, if you can't put it into practice, it's all just empty talk.
However, in the next instant, the pupils of all the knife-wielders contracted violently!
Li Qingwu's left leg was shrouded in blood mist, only inches away from Gu Lin.
Gu Lin twisted his body strangely, avoiding the deadly threat of having his head shattered.
He leaped into the air at top speed, and every muscle and tendon in his legs, from his arches to his knees, roared with thunderous force.
"I told you, who do you think you are?!"
The sound faded.
boom!
Boom boom boom—
The thunderous sound of the leg movements resounded.
The fully-level Nine Heavens Divine Leg technique was unleashed, followed by a series of eighteen aerial kicks.
Li Qingwu felt a chill run down her spine, and the hairs on her body stood on end.
boom!
The moment their legs collided.
The blood mist dissipated from Li Qingwu's left leg, and her knee cracked. Her proud, mysterious leg technique was no match for the eighteen uninterrupted kicks within three breaths.
A loud thud.
She crashed to the ground.
The man who was holding the knife looked horrified and utterly incredulous.
The one in the orange flying fish suit reacted first, stomping on the ground and leaping onto the arena with such force that two cracks appeared in the ground.
Subsequently, several ghostwriters also noticed and joined forces to attack.
Gu Lin used a silent claw technique!
There was no internal energy circulation!
How could there be no internal energy flow?!
The moment Gu Lin unleashed the Nine Heavens Thunder God Leg, his five fingers formed a claw, and he mobilized the last of his internal energy in his dantian, reaching out with one claw towards Li Qingwu's face.
Li Qingwu crashed to the ground, screaming in despair because of her broken knee, completely unaware of the murderous intent that was right in front of her.
Until the scorching heat hit me, a claw struck my cheek without warning, burning and cracking my face from my forehead to my chin.
Fortunately, the orange flying fish suit reacted quickly.
Yu Tian clapped his hands on his head, forcefully repelling the deadly, scorching aura.
A few breaths later, the burning cracks would have spread into the brain, at which point he would have become a corpse!
"Ahhh..."
Li Qingwu let out heart-wrenching screams, curled up on the ground and rolled around, scratching and rubbing her bloodied and mangled cheeks with her fingers.
The sudden turn of events shocked everyone present.
Did Li Qingwu lose?
With the secret technique empowering him at the sixth level of Qi Condensation, and his terrifying legwork unleashed a powerful aura, he was actually defeated by someone at the third level of Qi Condensation.
How did her face get burned?
How did Gu Lin manage to do that?
This scene left countless onlookers breathless. The entire academy was completely silent, without the slightest sound, except for Li Qingwu's agonizing cries.
The man in the orange flying fish suit stared coldly at Gu Lin and said in a deep voice:
"I told you, you're not allowed to kill!"
Gu Lin steadied himself and immediately cupped his hands in a fist salute:
"Reporting to Your Excellency, my strength is weak. I was too eager to secure a spot and was unable to control my power."
The woman in the orange flying fish suit scrutinized him for a long time without saying anything more.
The other assistants remained silent.
What should be the punishment?
They're only at the third level of the Qi Condensation Realm.
If the strength were reversed, and a Qi Condensation Level 6 cultivator insisted on killing a Qi Condensation Level 3 cultivator, then that would be breaking the rules.
I never imagined that such a small county town would have such terrifying young people.
Especially that claw mark, there was no trace of internal energy flow, so who did he learn it from?
Hearing the mournful wail, the man in the orange flying fish robe waved his hand, signaling to immediately fetch medicine to treat the patient.
But the disfigurement is a fact. Unless one possesses a rare treasure from one of the four holy lands, there is no way to restore one's appearance. But don't even think about it. These are divine objects that ordinary people can't touch. Even the yamen (government office) is delusional. Only a powerful figure from a holy land could restore one's appearance.
Gu Lin walked towards Li Qingwu, looked down at her bloodied and charred face, and said with a hint of apology:
I'm sorry.
Li Qingwu was delirious and wailed pitifully. Upon hearing the voice, she curled up in pain, her bloodshot eyes filled with the most extreme hatred.
Everything was destroyed.
The seed slots are all gone.
Her once-proud beauty is gone.
Kill this beast!
I'm going to kill this beast!!!
She struggled fiercely, blood streaming down her face.
Gu Lin remained expressionless as he looked around.
Of course, he wouldn't blame the knife-wielder for rescuing that bastard. If his own life were in danger, the knife-wielder would have done the same.
It's a pity that this bastard lived a little longer.
No one can get away with offending you and still live a carefree life!
Never!!
Temporarily giving way is not letting things go, but rather the most terrifying form of retaliation!
Especially that bitch, that night she lured the evil woman from the Hehuan Sect, and she almost became a dried corpse!
When they met Gu Lin's clear eyes, all the contestants subconsciously lowered their heads, their hearts filled with turbulent emotions.
Zhao Yao's eyes widened, his gaze fixed on Gu Lin like a sharp blade.
The entire academy remained silent.
Everyone felt their scalp tingle and were filled with fear.
What astonishing combat power this is!
Li Qingwu had already reached the pinnacle of her talent, forcibly climbing to the sixth level of Qi Condensation, and immediately unleashing her strongest trump card.
However, the opponent, who was at the third level of the Qi Condensation Realm, not only did not admit defeat, but instead clashed head-on.
What is the most humiliating thing?
It's the same leg technique!
He directly confronted a sixth-level Qi Condensation cultivator!
Such a victory is simply amazing and incredible.
However, it wasn't over yet; Gu Lin even had the energy to unleash some bizarre moves.
If it weren't for the person who handled the case being present, Li Qingwu would already be dead!
Li Qingwu was already very strong, a prodigy who was determined to get a seeded spot, but she ended up with disfigurement and broken legs.
Gu Changchuan was mesmerized, feeling as if he were floating on clouds.
Is this Lin'er?
"My son..."
"This is my son. He is still quite reckless and not yet a good person." His lips trembled as he looked around.
He attracted envious and awe-inspiring glances from those around him.
Meanwhile, in the far distance, the atmosphere among the fishing gang was one of profound grief. Li Jisheng's face was contorted in a grimace, and he collapsed to the ground, letting out a furious howl!
When he saw his daughter's face covered in blood and gore, he felt as if he had fallen into the deepest hell, wishing he could tear that beast surnamed Gu to pieces!
In the ranks of the "Wild" school, the chubby Wang Mu was already as still as a clay sculpture.
We agreed to be good-for-nothings together, but Jingming, you've done something truly extraordinary! How could you abandon me and shine brightly in the entire Shiyang County all by yourself?!
Throughout the academy, countless people were lost in thought.
What truly shocked them in today's selection competition was not the Kirin Prince, nor the lurking dragon Zhu Yuting, but Gu Lin, who was only at the third level of Qi Condensation.
The man in the orange flying fish suit cleared his throat and announced in a deep voice:
Congratulations to Gu Lin for securing a spot at Shiyang Academy!
Gu Lin respectfully clasped his hands in greeting, calmly walked off the training platform, and returned to a corner to close his eyes and rest.
His only goal is to join the holy land!
On stage, the ghostwriter continued drawing lots.
Countless viewers are still immersed in that battle, which is the most visually stunning battle to date, bar none!
Half an hour later, the final four life-or-death battles came to an end.
Liu Si, Li Jiuzhi, Wei Xuan, and Wu Tong lived up to expectations, defeating their opponents to secure the final four spots.
They couldn't help but look at Li Qingwu, who was groaning and healing in the distance. Her bloodied and charred face sent shivers down their spines. Thank goodness they hadn't encountered that monster, Gu Lin!
A figure in an orange flying fish robe stepped into the center of the platform, unfolded a document, and read aloud:
The ten people representing Shiyang County in the selection competition for the Four Sacred Sites are—
"Zhao Yao!"
"Strictly adhere to order!"
"Zhu Yuting!"
"Lin Yan'er!"
"Willow Follows the Wind!"
"Gu Lin!"
"Liu Si!"
"Wei Xuan!"
"Li Jiuzhi!"
"Wu Tong!"
"There is only one month left until the Holy Land Selection Tournament. In twenty-three days, you will all gather at the academy."
Those who do not arrive will be considered to have forfeited!
As soon as he finished speaking, the orange flying fish uniform was stamped on the official document.
Then, amidst countless envious glances, the ten ghostwriters brought out ten tokens and handed them to the ten seeded players.
The orange-clad flying fish-patterned man spoke in a booming voice:
"For the past month, the seeded players have been protected by the government's puppet administration and have the Holy Land behind them. Anyone who deliberately makes things difficult for a seeded player will be an enemy of the Divine Dynasty, and their entire family will be exterminated! They will be subjected to all kinds of torture!!"
Looking at the ten spirited individuals on the high platform, thunderous applause erupted throughout the academy, rising and falling continuously.
Seven of the players were expected to win the competition.
Liu Suifeng was simply too lucky, with unbeatable luck in the draw. He was the only one whose actual strength ranked in the teens but still managed to get a seeded spot.
Zhu Yuting and Gu Lin are undoubtedly hidden dragons in the abyss, ready to break through the sky and roar fiercely!
The students of the academy couldn't help but look at Li Qingwu, whose appearance was completely ruined. She was once hailed as one of the three beauties, but now she had fallen to such a state. Meanwhile, Wei Xuan and Lin Yan'er successfully obtained the seed spots, and their future achievements would be one in heaven and the other in a dark and filthy ditch.
Many students from the top-tier academy recalled the words Li Qingwu used to frequently utter—
"Gu Lin is nothing but a lowly lackey, a filthy rat from a stinking ditch. He's only fit to admire her beauty, and he dares to dream of standing shoulder to shoulder with her just by paying money. It's a tremendous insult!"
Now, who is the most outstanding?
Who is the rat in the shadows?
it goes without saying!
On the high platform, Magistrate Lu and Dean Yan walked together toward the orange flying fish robes.
"Lord Jie." Dean Yan bowed and greeted him.
The knife-wielder nodded slightly, then exchanged clasped hands with Magistrate Lu in a gesture of respect.
Magistrate Lu lowered his voice and asked:
"Judging from Jie Zhuodao's opinion, how many students from Shiyang Academy will be able to join the Holy Land in this selection competition?"
The man in the orange flying fish suit smiled and said softly:
"In my opinion, Zhao Yao is not safe either; it all depends on what he decides to do."
Magistrate Lu understood the implication.
In other words, even with Zhao Yao's current strength, it's difficult to guarantee that he will be able to break through and successfully join the Holy Land.
But there's still one month left.
Zhao Yao's older brother is Zhao Can, a member of the Holy Land Martial Extreme Hall!
If Zhao Can is willing to lend a hand, and Zhao Yao also accepts the "forced growth" approach, Zhao Yao's strength can be greatly improved in one month!
The so-called "pulling up seedlings to help them grow" refers to forcibly increasing one's strength through special means. It will definitely have side effects, but as long as one joins the Holy Land, it is worth it in the end.
Magistrate Lu was not surprised; he knew that Zhao Yao was the only one in Shiyang County who had a chance of getting the job. He then asked:
"How many people can become ghostwriters?"
Xie Zhuodao laughed:
"According to the Holy Land's selection rules, those who join the Holy Land are allowed to bring three assistants."
"If Zhao Yao joins the Holy Land, three students from the Academy can be selected to join the Ghost Executioner's Office."
After saying that, he turned and left.
Shiyang Academy can only rely on Zhao Yao alone. Unless Zhu Yuting has unparalleled luck and draws weak opponents all the way, he may not be able to become a ghostwriter by his own ability.
As for strictly adhering to the rules, the possibility is extremely slim.
Although Gu Lin defeated someone at the sixth level of Qi Condensation, that sixth level was weak and unstable due to the support of a secret technique; his maximum combat strength should be the peak of the sixth level of Qi Condensation.
It's still because we're too weak.
The rest of the people were just there to make up the numbers.
The two were twenty paces apart.
The winner gets a seeded spot.
The loser is eliminated immediately.
"Thump—"
The thunderous drumbeats suddenly erupted, and the entire arena fell into a deathly silence.
however.
Li Qingwu didn't gather her strength; instead, she gazed at him with a smile.
"I know your cowardly nature. Are you feeling timid now? Is your heart trembling?"
"Or are we just going to admit defeat?"
She tried to disrupt Gu Lin's concentration with words.
Gu Lin remained unmoved and calmly countered with:
"Who do you think you are?"
The smile on Li Qingwu's face vanished abruptly.
Sink your Qi to the Dantian, and your internal Qi will quickly circulate in the Small Heavenly Circuit.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, a light green mark appeared on her forehead, and her strength surged, forcibly reaching the sixth level of Qi Condensation!
"A secret technique!" The academy's senior members looked surprised, as the academy's martial arts pavilion did not have any secret techniques that could enhance strength.
The thirty-two sword-wielders remained unfazed. They were experienced and knowledgeable; such a secret technique would only be considered ordinary in Chuzhou, but its appearance at Shiyang Academy was enough to make their opponent, Gu Lin, feel as if he had fallen into an ice cave.
Nearly ten thousand onlookers inside and outside the square were shocked, never expecting Li Qingwu to use such a powerful move right away.
It seems she didn't go all out in the first two matches.
In this final battle, she is determined to secure a spot!
Gu Lin, at the third level of the Qi Condensation Realm, was already facing an opponent at the fifth level of the Qi Condensation Realm, let alone the sixth level.
He's going to stop here!
In fact, this "bookworm" from the Wasteland Academy brought too many surprises to Shiyang County, especially the willpower test, which pushed his reputation to its peak. However, his true strength was only at the third level of the Qi Condensation Realm.
"Lin'er..."
Gu Changchuan's heart pounded violently like a drum, and he was almost suffocating.
In the blink of an eye.
His face showed shock, and the fear in his eyes intensified.
On the dueling platform, Li Qingwu burst forth with internal energy and leaped into the air. Her left leg drew a beautiful arc, enveloped in a crimson light, her entire leg brimming with powerful energy, as if it could shatter everything.
This is not the martial arts from the Academy's Martial Arts Pavilion at all!
Gu Changchuan closed his eyes, unable to look any longer.
Countless onlookers were horrified, never expecting that Li Qingwu's actual combat skills had been so greatly underestimated!
Li's father, Li Jisheng, beamed with joy, already clenching his fist in preparation for cheers and celebration.
These two martial arts techniques were acquired by chance by his fishing gang in a mountain cave.
Especially that leg technique, although it was only two pages of fragments, Qingwu said that even fragments could suppress the Hidden Martial Pavilion, which shows its power!
The biggest drawback of cultivating it is that it requires qi and blood-nourishing herbs, which is too expensive.
But it was all worth it!
A dazzling and radiant dance, securing a seeded spot—a future full of promise!
Near the arena, Zhao Yao wore a cold smile.
A cripple who can't even get a seed spot actually topped the willpower test with his evil skills. It's an insult to Prince Qilin!
Lin Yan'er and Liu Suifeng, who had already advanced, secretly rejoiced. If they had fallen into the loser's zone and encountered Li Qingwu like this, they would definitely have suffered defeat.
Even Zhu Yuting sighed, realizing that if he had fought Li Qingwu in the first round, he would have been badly hurt.
The thirty-two swordsmen, their faces as calm as still water, seemed to tacitly coordinate their breathing, preparing to rescue Gu Lin.
Li Qingwu's leg movements clearly carried a murderous intent; if he didn't make a move, Gu Lin would surely die on the spot!
It's a pity to waste such terrifying willpower.
This is the cruel reality of training. Whether it's talent or willpower, if you can't put it into practice, it's all just empty talk.
However, in the next instant, the pupils of all the knife-wielders contracted violently!
Li Qingwu's left leg was shrouded in blood mist, only inches away from Gu Lin.
Gu Lin twisted his body strangely, avoiding the deadly threat of having his head shattered.
He leaped into the air at top speed, and every muscle and tendon in his legs, from his arches to his knees, roared with thunderous force.
"I told you, who do you think you are?!"
The sound faded.
boom!
Boom boom boom—
The thunderous sound of the leg movements resounded.
The fully-level Nine Heavens Divine Leg technique was unleashed, followed by a series of eighteen aerial kicks.
Li Qingwu felt a chill run down her spine, and the hairs on her body stood on end.
boom!
The moment their legs collided.
The blood mist dissipated from Li Qingwu's left leg, and her knee cracked. Her proud, mysterious leg technique was no match for the eighteen uninterrupted kicks within three breaths.
A loud thud.
She crashed to the ground.
The man who was holding the knife looked horrified and utterly incredulous.
The one in the orange flying fish suit reacted first, stomping on the ground and leaping onto the arena with such force that two cracks appeared in the ground.
Subsequently, several ghostwriters also noticed and joined forces to attack.
Gu Lin used a silent claw technique!
There was no internal energy circulation!
How could there be no internal energy flow?!
The moment Gu Lin unleashed the Nine Heavens Thunder God Leg, his five fingers formed a claw, and he mobilized the last of his internal energy in his dantian, reaching out with one claw towards Li Qingwu's face.
Li Qingwu crashed to the ground, screaming in despair because of her broken knee, completely unaware of the murderous intent that was right in front of her.
Until the scorching heat hit me, a claw struck my cheek without warning, burning and cracking my face from my forehead to my chin.
Fortunately, the orange flying fish suit reacted quickly.
Yu Tian clapped his hands on his head, forcefully repelling the deadly, scorching aura.
A few breaths later, the burning cracks would have spread into the brain, at which point he would have become a corpse!
"Ahhh..."
Li Qingwu let out heart-wrenching screams, curled up on the ground and rolled around, scratching and rubbing her bloodied and mangled cheeks with her fingers.
The sudden turn of events shocked everyone present.
Did Li Qingwu lose?
With the secret technique empowering him at the sixth level of Qi Condensation, and his terrifying legwork unleashed a powerful aura, he was actually defeated by someone at the third level of Qi Condensation.
How did her face get burned?
How did Gu Lin manage to do that?
This scene left countless onlookers breathless. The entire academy was completely silent, without the slightest sound, except for Li Qingwu's agonizing cries.
The man in the orange flying fish suit stared coldly at Gu Lin and said in a deep voice:
"I told you, you're not allowed to kill!"
Gu Lin steadied himself and immediately cupped his hands in a fist salute:
"Reporting to Your Excellency, my strength is weak. I was too eager to secure a spot and was unable to control my power."
The woman in the orange flying fish suit scrutinized him for a long time without saying anything more.
The other assistants remained silent.
What should be the punishment?
They're only at the third level of the Qi Condensation Realm.
If the strength were reversed, and a Qi Condensation Level 6 cultivator insisted on killing a Qi Condensation Level 3 cultivator, then that would be breaking the rules.
I never imagined that such a small county town would have such terrifying young people.
Especially that claw mark, there was no trace of internal energy flow, so who did he learn it from?
Hearing the mournful wail, the man in the orange flying fish robe waved his hand, signaling to immediately fetch medicine to treat the patient.
But the disfigurement is a fact. Unless one possesses a rare treasure from one of the four holy lands, there is no way to restore one's appearance. But don't even think about it. These are divine objects that ordinary people can't touch. Even the yamen (government office) is delusional. Only a powerful figure from a holy land could restore one's appearance.
Gu Lin walked towards Li Qingwu, looked down at her bloodied and charred face, and said with a hint of apology:
I'm sorry.
Li Qingwu was delirious and wailed pitifully. Upon hearing the voice, she curled up in pain, her bloodshot eyes filled with the most extreme hatred.
Everything was destroyed.
The seed slots are all gone.
Her once-proud beauty is gone.
Kill this beast!
I'm going to kill this beast!!!
She struggled fiercely, blood streaming down her face.
Gu Lin remained expressionless as he looked around.
Of course, he wouldn't blame the knife-wielder for rescuing that bastard. If his own life were in danger, the knife-wielder would have done the same.
It's a pity that this bastard lived a little longer.
No one can get away with offending you and still live a carefree life!
Never!!
Temporarily giving way is not letting things go, but rather the most terrifying form of retaliation!
Especially that bitch, that night she lured the evil woman from the Hehuan Sect, and she almost became a dried corpse!
When they met Gu Lin's clear eyes, all the contestants subconsciously lowered their heads, their hearts filled with turbulent emotions.
Zhao Yao's eyes widened, his gaze fixed on Gu Lin like a sharp blade.
The entire academy remained silent.
Everyone felt their scalp tingle and were filled with fear.
What astonishing combat power this is!
Li Qingwu had already reached the pinnacle of her talent, forcibly climbing to the sixth level of Qi Condensation, and immediately unleashing her strongest trump card.
However, the opponent, who was at the third level of the Qi Condensation Realm, not only did not admit defeat, but instead clashed head-on.
What is the most humiliating thing?
It's the same leg technique!
He directly confronted a sixth-level Qi Condensation cultivator!
Such a victory is simply amazing and incredible.
However, it wasn't over yet; Gu Lin even had the energy to unleash some bizarre moves.
If it weren't for the person who handled the case being present, Li Qingwu would already be dead!
Li Qingwu was already very strong, a prodigy who was determined to get a seeded spot, but she ended up with disfigurement and broken legs.
Gu Changchuan was mesmerized, feeling as if he were floating on clouds.
Is this Lin'er?
"My son..."
"This is my son. He is still quite reckless and not yet a good person." His lips trembled as he looked around.
He attracted envious and awe-inspiring glances from those around him.
Meanwhile, in the far distance, the atmosphere among the fishing gang was one of profound grief. Li Jisheng's face was contorted in a grimace, and he collapsed to the ground, letting out a furious howl!
When he saw his daughter's face covered in blood and gore, he felt as if he had fallen into the deepest hell, wishing he could tear that beast surnamed Gu to pieces!
In the ranks of the "Wild" school, the chubby Wang Mu was already as still as a clay sculpture.
We agreed to be good-for-nothings together, but Jingming, you've done something truly extraordinary! How could you abandon me and shine brightly in the entire Shiyang County all by yourself?!
Throughout the academy, countless people were lost in thought.
What truly shocked them in today's selection competition was not the Kirin Prince, nor the lurking dragon Zhu Yuting, but Gu Lin, who was only at the third level of Qi Condensation.
The man in the orange flying fish suit cleared his throat and announced in a deep voice:
Congratulations to Gu Lin for securing a spot at Shiyang Academy!
Gu Lin respectfully clasped his hands in greeting, calmly walked off the training platform, and returned to a corner to close his eyes and rest.
His only goal is to join the holy land!
On stage, the ghostwriter continued drawing lots.
Countless viewers are still immersed in that battle, which is the most visually stunning battle to date, bar none!
Half an hour later, the final four life-or-death battles came to an end.
Liu Si, Li Jiuzhi, Wei Xuan, and Wu Tong lived up to expectations, defeating their opponents to secure the final four spots.
They couldn't help but look at Li Qingwu, who was groaning and healing in the distance. Her bloodied and charred face sent shivers down their spines. Thank goodness they hadn't encountered that monster, Gu Lin!
A figure in an orange flying fish robe stepped into the center of the platform, unfolded a document, and read aloud:
The ten people representing Shiyang County in the selection competition for the Four Sacred Sites are—
"Zhao Yao!"
"Strictly adhere to order!"
"Zhu Yuting!"
"Lin Yan'er!"
"Willow Follows the Wind!"
"Gu Lin!"
"Liu Si!"
"Wei Xuan!"
"Li Jiuzhi!"
"Wu Tong!"
"There is only one month left until the Holy Land Selection Tournament. In twenty-three days, you will all gather at the academy."
Those who do not arrive will be considered to have forfeited!
As soon as he finished speaking, the orange flying fish uniform was stamped on the official document.
Then, amidst countless envious glances, the ten ghostwriters brought out ten tokens and handed them to the ten seeded players.
The orange-clad flying fish-patterned man spoke in a booming voice:
"For the past month, the seeded players have been protected by the government's puppet administration and have the Holy Land behind them. Anyone who deliberately makes things difficult for a seeded player will be an enemy of the Divine Dynasty, and their entire family will be exterminated! They will be subjected to all kinds of torture!!"
Looking at the ten spirited individuals on the high platform, thunderous applause erupted throughout the academy, rising and falling continuously.
Seven of the players were expected to win the competition.
Liu Suifeng was simply too lucky, with unbeatable luck in the draw. He was the only one whose actual strength ranked in the teens but still managed to get a seeded spot.
Zhu Yuting and Gu Lin are undoubtedly hidden dragons in the abyss, ready to break through the sky and roar fiercely!
The students of the academy couldn't help but look at Li Qingwu, whose appearance was completely ruined. She was once hailed as one of the three beauties, but now she had fallen to such a state. Meanwhile, Wei Xuan and Lin Yan'er successfully obtained the seed spots, and their future achievements would be one in heaven and the other in a dark and filthy ditch.
Many students from the top-tier academy recalled the words Li Qingwu used to frequently utter—
"Gu Lin is nothing but a lowly lackey, a filthy rat from a stinking ditch. He's only fit to admire her beauty, and he dares to dream of standing shoulder to shoulder with her just by paying money. It's a tremendous insult!"
Now, who is the most outstanding?
Who is the rat in the shadows?
it goes without saying!
On the high platform, Magistrate Lu and Dean Yan walked together toward the orange flying fish robes.
"Lord Jie." Dean Yan bowed and greeted him.
The knife-wielder nodded slightly, then exchanged clasped hands with Magistrate Lu in a gesture of respect.
Magistrate Lu lowered his voice and asked:
"Judging from Jie Zhuodao's opinion, how many students from Shiyang Academy will be able to join the Holy Land in this selection competition?"
The man in the orange flying fish suit smiled and said softly:
"In my opinion, Zhao Yao is not safe either; it all depends on what he decides to do."
Magistrate Lu understood the implication.
In other words, even with Zhao Yao's current strength, it's difficult to guarantee that he will be able to break through and successfully join the Holy Land.
But there's still one month left.
Zhao Yao's older brother is Zhao Can, a member of the Holy Land Martial Extreme Hall!
If Zhao Can is willing to lend a hand, and Zhao Yao also accepts the "forced growth" approach, Zhao Yao's strength can be greatly improved in one month!
The so-called "pulling up seedlings to help them grow" refers to forcibly increasing one's strength through special means. It will definitely have side effects, but as long as one joins the Holy Land, it is worth it in the end.
Magistrate Lu was not surprised; he knew that Zhao Yao was the only one in Shiyang County who had a chance of getting the job. He then asked:
"How many people can become ghostwriters?"
Xie Zhuodao laughed:
"According to the Holy Land's selection rules, those who join the Holy Land are allowed to bring three assistants."
"If Zhao Yao joins the Holy Land, three students from the Academy can be selected to join the Ghost Executioner's Office."
After saying that, he turned and left.
Shiyang Academy can only rely on Zhao Yao alone. Unless Zhu Yuting has unparalleled luck and draws weak opponents all the way, he may not be able to become a ghostwriter by his own ability.
As for strictly adhering to the rules, the possibility is extremely slim.
Although Gu Lin defeated someone at the sixth level of Qi Condensation, that sixth level was weak and unstable due to the support of a secret technique; his maximum combat strength should be the peak of the sixth level of Qi Condensation.
It's still because we're too weak.
The rest of the people were just there to make up the numbers.